Accepting and Refusing

Accepting and Refusing

Accepting and refusing politely may depend on what you are asked.

For example:

Would you like some cake?

Yes, please.No, thank you
Sure. ThanksI’d better not. Thanks anyway.
Okay. Thank youNo, but thanks for offering

Would you like to go see a movie?

Okay. Sounds good.No, I’d rather not.
Sure, I’d love to.I’m sorry, but I can’t.
Yeah. Good ideaNo, but thanks for inviting me.

How about some more pie?

All right. ThanksNo, thanks
Looks good. ThanksI’m really full, Thanks anyway.
Don’t mind if I do.Looks delicious, but I’ll have to pass.

How about going skiing this weekend?

Great. What time?Sorry. I’m busy this weekend.
Sounds like fun.I don’t think I can.
All right. When and where?How about some other time?

See also:

Speaking: InvitingOffering

Textbook Recommendation: Touchy Situations, Chapter 7

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